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Had Pilondial Cyst Removed. Put Gauze On It And Advised To Change. Noticed Pus. Cyst Returned?
Six days ago I went to the hospital to get a pilondial cyst opened to remove the puss from the place. He packed the wound and then the pain slowly started to go away. Two days after the hospital visit I went back to have the packing removed. The doctor wanted to repack it but I didn t want to endure the pain of going through that again. He told me to keep gauze on it and change it everyday. That s what I am doing. This morning I was changing it and it s still leaking puss and along the sides of the wound have become hard but I m not in any pain. What should I do? Is the cyst coming back again?
Thu, 22 Aug 2013
Hi,
It is too early to say with certainty that the cyst is coming back. If you are not in any pain then this is a good sign.
I suggest continuing with the daily dressing and if you feel there is no improvement in a week then see your doctor for examination and further advice.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
It is too early to say with certainty that the cyst is coming back. If you are not in any pain then this is a good sign.
I suggest continuing with the daily dressing and if you feel there is no improvement in a week then see your doctor for examination and further advice.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger,
MBChB FRCA
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